🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.